Who we are
We are Forestry England. We live and breathe forests. Job title – Woodland Surveyor.
- Salary – £30,105 per annum
- Contract type – Fixed Term Appointment until 31st March 2029
- Hours – 37 hours per week
- Vacancy closes – 10th November 23:58
What you’ll do
Reporting to the Planning and Environment Officer, Planning Team, the Woodland Surveyor will carry out and supervise a programme of woodland surveys within the South England Forest District to collect relevant mensuration data, plant density assessments and other inventory-related surveys as required.
You will need to assist in updating the sub compartment database with data collected from the field.
You will work with colleagues and contractors across the District and information derived from the surveys will be used to inform both Forest plans and Forestry England operations where appropriate.
Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.
Where you’ll work
Based at The King’s House, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7NH, with the expectation of travel across the South Forest District.
Benefits
- Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension.
- You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
- 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
- STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- A commitment to lifelong learning through career development.
- Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). This means candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria during the application process will be guaranteed an interview.
We also offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme to current civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
This role is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.
Eligibility
Nationality requirements.
Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.
Working for the Civil Service
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service.
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Forestry England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in the picturesque Forest of Dean, our team enjoys a range of benefits including generous holiday allowances, a robust pension scheme, and access to discounts through our STaR employee benefits programme. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment while enjoying a fulfilling career with opportunities for lifelong learning.
